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Oregon's Incoming Attorney General Announces 'Cabinet' to Strategize Trump Response

December 20, 2024
Source: https://www.opb.org/article/2024/12/19/oregon-attorney-general-elect-dan-rayfield-trump-democrat-federal-oversight-accountability-cabinet/ Oregon’s incoming attorney general says he… Read More

Governor Kotek Signs Executive Order on Use of Project Labor Agreements for State Construction Projects

From: Oregon Governor Kate Brown
December 19, 2024
On December 18, 2024, Governor Kotek signed Executive Order 24-31 (EO 24-31) to improve timeliness, lower costs, invest in high-skilled workers, and increase the quality of state construction… Read More

Governor Kotek Releases 2025-2027 Budget, Urges Building on Progress

From: Oregon Governor Kate Brown
December 18, 2024
Recommended budget highlights investments in housing and homelessness, behavioral health, and education On December 18, 2024, Governor Tina Kotek unveiled her 2025-2027 recommended budget entitled… Read More

Governor Kotek Signs Special Session Bill to Address 2024 Wildfire Costs

From: Oregon Governor Kate Brown
December 13, 2024
Funds will be immediately available to Oregon Department of Forestry and Oregon State Fire Marshal On December 13, 2024, Governor Tina Kotek signed Senate Bill 5801 passed in yesterday’s… Read More

Governor Kotek Releases 2025-2027 Budget, Urges Building on Progress

From: Oregon Governor Kate Brown
December 2, 2024
Recommended budget highlights investments in housing and homelessness, behavioral health, and education On December 2, 2024, Governor Tina Kotek unveiled her 2025-2027 recommended budget entitled… Read More

Governor Kotek Visits Clatsop County Housing Providers Supported by Homelessness Initiatives

From: Oregon Governor Kate Brown
November 27, 2024
This past Monday, Governor Tina Kotek visited Astoria to meet with Clatsop County housing providers and local officials to discuss the progress the county has made nearly two years into the… Read More

Governor Kotek Appoints Judge to the Multnomah County Circuit Court

From: Oregon Governor Kate Brown
November 27, 2024
On Nov 27th, Governor Tina Kotek announced that she will appoint Jeffrey D. Auxier to the Multnomah County Circuit Court.Auxier fills the vacancy created by the resignation of Judge Amy Baggio.… Read More

Governor Kotek Calls Special Session to Cover Wildfire Season Costs

From: Oregon Governor Kate Brown
November 26, 2024
Governor Tina Kotek announced on Nov 26th, that she is using her constitutional authority to call a special session of the Oregon Legislature, to begin on Thursday, December 12, for lawmakers to… Read More

Governor Kotek Declares Drought Emergency in Harney County

From: Oregon Governor Kate Brown
November 22, 2024
Governor Tina Kotek has declared a drought in Harney County through Executive Order 24-30, and directed state agencies to coordinate and prioritize assistance to the region. According to the U.S.… Read More

Governor Kotek Issues Statement in Response to December Revenue Forecast: Stay the Course

From: Oregon Governor Kate Brown
November 20, 2024
On Nov 20th, Governor Tina Kotek issued a statement in response to the December revenue forecast:“This forecast calls for state leaders to stay the course on core programs and act strategically… Read More

Governor Kotek Submits List of Appointments for Senate Confirmation

From: Oregon Governor Kate Brown
November 19, 2024
On Nov 19th, Governor Tina Kotek submitted a list of state board and commission reappointments to the Oregon Senate for confirmation. The Senate Committee on Rules is scheduled to consider the… Read More

Governor Kotek Attends Ribbon Cutting for Beaverton Year-Round Shelter

From: Oregon Governor Kate Brown
November 19, 2024
Leaders and advocates join the Governor to celebrate an additional 60 new beds to shelter Oregonians year round.On Nov 18th, Governor Tina Kotek joined Beaverton Mayor Lacey Beaty, Metro Council… Read More

Governor Kotek Takes Action to Secure Medical Abortion Following National Election Results

From: Oregon Governor Kate Brown
November 18, 2024
OHSU secures new supply of Mifepristone, extending the stockpile expiration date to September 2028. On Nov 18th, Governor Tina Kotek announced that following the national results of the general… Read More

Governor Kotek Announces Multnomah County Circuit Court Vacancy

From: Oregon Governor Kate Brown
November 14, 2024
Governor Tina Kotek announced on Nov 14th, that she is accepting applications for a judicial vacancy on the Multnomah County Circuit Court created by the upcoming resignation of Judge Thomas M. Ryan.… Read More

DPO Chair’s Response to the Presidential Election

November 7, 2024
“The outcome of this election is not what we wanted. And it is not what we fought for. But the light of America’s promise will always burn bright – as long as we never give up and… Read More